Ingredients:

  • 8 ounces (225g) cream cheese, softened
  • 4 ounces (115g) goat cheese, softened
  • 2 tablespoons (30ml) honey
  • 1 tablespoon (15ml) orange zest
  • 1/4 teaspoon (1.25ml) garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon (1.25ml) kosher salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon (0.6ml) black pepper
  • 1 cup (120g) dried cranberries, chopped
  • 1 cup (100g) walnuts or pecans, toasted and finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup (30g) fresh parsley, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons (30ml) chopped fresh rosemary (optional)

Instructions:

  1. In a large mixing bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, goat cheese, honey, orange zest, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until smooth and well combined.
  2. Cover the bowl with cling film and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the mixture to firm up.
  3. In a separate bowl, combine the chopped cranberries, chopped nuts, parsley, and rosemary (if using).
  4. Using a spoon or small cookie scoop, scoop out portions of the chilled cream cheese mixture and gently roll them into 1-inch balls.
  5. Roll each cream cheese ball in the cranberry-nut mixture, pressing gently to ensure the coating adheres.
  6. Place the coated balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper (if using) and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow them to set properly.
  7. Remove from the refrigerator and serve chilled. Enjoy these Cranberry Nut Cream Cheese Balls!